On-The-Job Training : High School Diploma/Technical : Junior/Tech/Comm. College : Apprenticeship
$33,000 to $41,999
Automotive technicians inspect, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic parts of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. They must be able to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately, make the proper adjustments or repairs, or replace the part if it is worn beyond repair.
Automotive technicians work a standard 40 hour week, though some self-employed automotive technicians work longer hours. They often work indoors and by themselves. Automotive technicians often work in cramped or awkward positions to adjust parts and tune engines.
The average salary for this occupation varies from city to city. These are the 2010 averages for selected North Carolina cities.
Automotive technicians held about 701,000 jobs nationally in 2012. Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2022, which means employment is projected to increase 8 percent to 14 percent. Population growth will boost demand for automobiles, which will require regular maintenance and service. In addition, replacements will be needed as experienced workers retire, move to other occupations, or stop working for other reasons.
There were 22,460 people employed in this occupation in North Carolina in 2006. The number employed in 2016 is expected to be 26,560, an increase of 18 percent. Many gas stations, small repair shops, and car dealers hire part-time automotive technicians. Practical experience may be gained from the military or by working on cars as a hobby. Experience is also available through apprenticeship or co-op programs at high schools, vocational centers, and community colleges. Automotive technicians may learn the trade through on-the-job training programs and after five to eight years of experience become qualified automotive technicians. School placement offices or local unions ma y also provide assistance.
Examining vehicles and advising customers of their findings
Planning work routines using charts and manuals
Raising vehicles using a hydraulic jack or hoist
Removing units such as engines and transmissions
Rewiring ignition systems, lights and instrument panels
Relining and adjusting brakes
Aligning front ends
Research & Planning Skills - Analyzing information
Research & Planning Skills - Identifying problems
Technical Skills - Working with machines, tools or other objects
On-The-Job Training : High School Diploma/Technical : Junior/Tech/Comm. College : Apprenticeship
$33,000 to $41,999
Automotive technicians inspect, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic parts of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. They must be able to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately, make the proper adjustments or repairs, or replace the part if it is worn beyond repair.
Automotive technicians work a standard 40 hour week, though some self-employed automotive technicians work longer hours. They often work indoors and by themselves. Automotive technicians often work in cramped or awkward positions to adjust parts and tune engines.
The average salary for this occupation varies from city to city. These are the 2010 averages for selected North Carolina cities.
Automotive technicians held about 701,000 jobs nationally in 2012. Employment is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2022, which means employment is projected to increase 8 percent to 14 percent. Population growth will boost demand for automobiles, which will require regular maintenance and service. In addition, replacements will be needed as experienced workers retire, move to other occupations, or stop working for other reasons.
There were 22,460 people employed in this occupation in North Carolina in 2006. The number employed in 2016 is expected to be 26,560, an increase of 18 percent.
Many gas stations, small repair shops, and car dealers hire part-time automotive technicians. Practical experience may be gained from the military or by working on cars as a hobby. Experience is also available through apprenticeship or co-op programs at high schools, vocational centers, and community colleges. Automotive technicians may learn the trade through on-the-job training programs and after five to eight years of experience become qualified automotive technicians. School placement offices or local unions ma y also provide assistance.
Charlotte
37,007
Greensboro
35,426
Raleigh
35,114
Wilmington
33,500
Winston-Salem
32,03
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Possible Work Places
Hendrick Chevrolet
Crossroads Ford
Discovery Automotive